Garbage disposal receptacle



May 21, 1935. R EfHUNT. 2,002,113

. GARBAGE DISPOSAL RECEPTACLE Filed Jan. 23, 1933 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 ATTORNEYS.

y 1 R. E. HUNT 2,002,113

GARBAGE DISPOSAL RECEPTACLE Filed Jan. 23, 1933 2'Sheets-Sheet 2 ATTORNEYS Patented May 21', 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE My invention relates to receptacles in a sink for receiving garbage, in the well known metal receptacles or strainers, but adapted to be discarded with the contained garbage. It is a common practice to wrap such garbage in paper for transfer to a garbage can or incinerator, as in apartment buildings or the like. This method is disagreeable, inefiicient and unsanitary; and' it is an object of my invention to facilitate such transfer, avoiding the objectionable features of the ordinary methods of handling garbage from kitchen sinks or other receptacles in which the garbage is placed pending its final disposal. In certain places it is required, either by the management of a building, or by the municipal authorities, that the garbage be enclosed in paper or like destructible material upon final disposal. So far as I am aware, no means has been provided for meeting such requirements, other than a paper wrapping, which is inexpensive enough for disposal economically with the garbage. It is a further object of my invention to provide an extremely inexpensive receptacle which any one can aiford to use for this purpose.

A further object is to provide a. receptacle which will withstand the effects of water for the limited time of its use; which will effectively drain the water and other liquids from the contained garbage into the sink; and which will sufficiently enclose the garbage during the intervals between times of placing garbage in the receptacle, to conceal the contents from view and to a large extent confine the odors of the contents, and to minimize attraction of insects to the contents during such intervals. It is a further object to provide for such effective enclosure by means which is readily opened for insertionof garbage, and readily closed after each insertion. A further object is to provide a receptacle which, while open at its bottom for drainage, is so closed elsewhere as to eifectively retain the liquids remaining in the contents, permitting the re ceptacle with the garbage therein to be handled for disposal with the receptacle inverted, avoiding drippage onto the person and surrounding objects, and to be placed inverted in the garbage can, whereby the liquids are retained in the receptacle while it is in the can. Other objects will appear in the course of the to be used following description, illustrated by the accompanying drawings, in which 7 Figure 1 is a plan view of a receptacle embodying my invention, part of the cover or lid being manner of 8 Claims. (Cl. 4-290) broken away and omitted to of the receptacle.

Fig. 2 is a vertical section on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view of the receptacle.

Fig. 4 is a partial vertical section, enlarged, on the line 4.l of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a similar section showing a modificareveal the interior tion.

.lid about to be applied to the receptacle.

Figs. 10 and 11 are similar sections showing two modifications of the receptacle and lid in the example of Figs. 7 to 9, inclusive, the lid being in place.

Fig. 12.is a similar section, showing a modification of the lid receiving part of the-receptacle in the example of Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive.

In the example of my invention as shown in. Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive, a bottom and wall unit comprises a shell I having an outwardly distended bead 2 near its top rim 3, which rim is flared outv wardly. The bottom rim' of this shell I has slits 4 at intervals, and alternate portions 5 between slits are turned up so that their upper edges form supporting ledges. The other portions between slits are left unfolded, and form spaced feet 6 for the unit. The bottom 1 is a fiat sheet fitting the interior surfaces of the walls of the shell I closely, and havingits edges supported on the ledges formed by the turned up portions 5. This bottom 1 has perforations 8 for drainage of liq- .uids from the contents of the receptacle; and the spaces between feet 6, where the portions 5 are turned up, permit the passage of the liquids from under the receptacle.

The bottom and wall unit construction above described is adapted to be economically manufacturedfrom comparatively light weight paper board. It will be understood that the shell I is formed from a strip bent around with its edges suitably secured together, as at I. The lid 9 is merely a flat sheet of similar paper stock, out to shape to snap into and be retained by the bead 2 of the shell. For withdrawing thelid 9, it is provided with a tab I 0 formed by cutting a U-shaped slit in it near one edge. This tab l0 may be pressed down when the lid is replaced.

It will be seen that the construction of the receptacle and its lid, and their assembly, are such that thedevice is practically liquid retaining and air excluding except for the perforations 8 in the bottom.

In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the bottom and wall unit is of integral construction, such as may be molded from paper pulp. It has feet such as the foot 6a, elongated and at the junction of the shell portion la with the bottom portion Ia, similar to the form and arrangement of the feet' 6 in Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive; but here the feet 6a are molded integral with the shell and bottom.

In the modification of Fig. 6, the shell part lb and bottom Id are integrallymolded; the bottom having the centrally located perforations 8b. The feet 6d are spaced inwardly from the shell and bottom junction; being molded integrally with the bottom 1d, and preferably being merely round button shaped lugs.

In the example illustrated in Figs. '7, 8 and 9, the bottom and wall unit has the shell part lo, and bottom 10 integrally molded; the bottom having the perforations 8b. The feet 6b are similar to those of Fig. 6, being integral with the bottom and spaced inward from the edges thereof; but are hollow lugs involving recesses in the bottom 10, whereas the feet 6d of Fig. 6 are not hollow and leave the bottom 1d entirely smooth on its upper surface. Such recesses as are caused by hollow feet 6b are not objectionable, however, as their interference with drainage is negligible.

This example also includes a modification of the means for retaining the lid, and, preferably, a modification of the lid itself. The cover or lid retaining rim portion of this bottom and wall unit, instead of comprising a bead for the edges of the cover to snap into as in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, comprises an annular upwardly facing shoulder 2a surrounded by the flaring rim 3a, which preferably has its immediate edge portion more flaring than its lower main portion, as indicated at 3'. The lid or cover 9a is pan shaped, its shallow walls 9d flaring at a greater angle than the rim portion 3a of the bottom and wall unit, as shown, somewhat exaggerated, in Fig. 9. This cover 9a. is pressed down into the rim portion 3a to seat upon the shoulder 2a, and its walls 9d contract from their greater'angle of flaring to that of the rim portion 3a, thereby making forced frictional contact with the rim portion when the cover abuts the shoulder 2a. The retentiveness thus aiforded is not as great as that afforded by the snap fastening in the preceding example; but is ample for the particular purpose of the article.

, This is because the cover is not required to resist the weight of the contents except when the receptacle is inverted for disposal, at which time it is supported by the hand placed under the cover. The rim and cover contact therefore is not required to resist the weight of the contents, and the slight weight of the bottom and wall unit is imposed in direction to retain its connection with the cover. As the loaded receptacle is placed inverted in the garbage can, the same conditions prevail, avoiding tendency to separate the rim and cover. On the other hand, it will be seen that this cover 9a is much more easily put in place than is the snap cover. The added flaring at 3' adds to this convenience.

This receptacle of Figs. '7, 8 and 9, as shown, is especially adapted to be manufactured by molding of paper pulp, because it involves no undercut portion which complicates the molding, such as the bead 2 of the preceding example. The pan shaped cover So also is preferably molded of paper pulp, thus providing its wall portion 9d in a smooth and accurately rim fitting form such as would not be afforded, for instance, by a wall portion formed by pressing and crimping a flat sheet of paper stock. Formation by molding also facilitates the provision of upwardly embossed radiating ribs 9b and 9c in the cover, which, in addition to its wall portion 9d, greatly stiffens the cover. This adds to the effectiveness of closing and retaining contact at the rim 3a, as well as makes the cover more effective in supporting the contents upon inversion of the receptacle as before explained.

For withdrawal of the cover 9a, the added flaring 3 of the rim permits the thumbnail or fingernail to be inserted for grasping the wall portion 9d of the cover. This is made more convenient by extending the wall portion of the cover above the rim of the bottom and wall unit, as in the cover 9c of Fig. 10, with the higher wall portion 9f. In Fig. 11 the cover 99 has its wall portion 9h not as high as the rim portion 3a, but has a tab 910 extending above the latter, to be grasped for withdrawal of the cover. Having the cover wall portion 911. of less height than the rim portion 3a permits the edge of the wall portion 9h to have a tendency to cut into the rim portion 3a, increasing the retentive effect. This is best accomplished by having the cover 99 of harder stock than that of the bottom and wall unit and its rim portion 3a.

Fig. 12 shows the snap bead arrangement of Figs. 1 and 2 modified-in that the bottom portion of the bead 2c is made much wider, providing a shoulder 2b upon which the cover 9 seats. The rim 3b is somewhat more flaring than the rim 3 of Figs. 1 and 2. These provisions add to the ease of placing the cover 9 in retained position, as it may simply be pressed down, easily finding its place by means of flaring portion 31), and being certainly stopped by the shoulder 2b, entirely around its edges, in position to enter the bead 20.

It will be understood that neither lid retaining provision is peculiar to the method of formation of the parts. The frictional walled lid or cover may be used with a built up bottom and wall unit of Figs. 1 and 2; or the bead for snap fastening of the covermay be used in a molded unit, by special provision for undercut molding. Also, either type of lid or cover may be either molded or pressed to shape; and any of the modifications such as shown in Figs. 10, 11 and 12 may be incorporated in a receptacle made by either method. Also, a molded cover may be used with a built up bottom and wall unit; or the molded unit may have a cover cut from flat paper stock. The molded construction is more adapted for rapid and economical production, especially for the bottom and wall unit; and the cover, either flat, or walled and embossed with ribs, may be molded with facility. The cover with edges to snap into a bead may be molded with ribs.

I have provided especially for easily inserting the cover largely on account of the preferred proportions of my receptacle. The usual container with a bead and snapped in lid is not of great diameter, so that location of the lid at the snap bead is not difficult. Also, such lids,

of small diameter, are stifi enough, in flat condition, to remain in the bead. Also, usually, such containers are circular, which makes the insertion and retention much simpler matters, than they are with the receptacle of shape and proportion which I preier. -The cylindrical, relatively narrow and tall receptacle also is itself more easily made rigid, to retain its relation to the cover.

As is seen in the drawings, I prefer to make my receptacle of width much greater than its depth, and also not circular, but generally triangular with rounded corners; one side being the longest and being arcuate. This is the conventional shape of well known metal sink receptacls, to fit with its two shorter, straight sides against the sink walls at a corner of the sink. I prefer to make the receptacles somewhat higher in proportion to their depth than shown in the drawings; the depth shown being for reasons of space on the drawings. However, they are in any event relatively wide and shallow; the width facilitating throwing or emptying the garbage into the container. These proportions and shapes are such as especially to call for the details of rim and cover construction set forth. The segmental shape of the receptacle, as shown and as just described, adapts it for eflicient packing in a round garbage can.

The bottom and wall unit hasitstwo shorter sides straight, but the cover 9, as shown in Fig.

1 at 9', may have its corresponding edges slightly arcuate, to distend the walls at the head 2 for insuring intimate contact of the cover and bead, for retaining the cover and forming a tight closure. This is not shown in Fig. 7, but it will be understood to be applicable to any of the examples shown in Figs. 7 to 12, inclusive. v

The pan shaped cover of the latter examples, as well as the bottom and wall unit of any example, are adapted to be nested in packing.

The proportions and shapes, and the methods of manufacture, as well as the details set forth. are preferred, but it will be understood that I am not limited to the precise disclosure herein, but what Iclaim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

a l. A garbage receptacle to be discarded with the contents, comprising a relatively wide and shallow paper bottom and wall unit, provided with means for drainage at its bottom, and beingv of substantially segmental cross section, and a paper cover having reinforcing and stiffening means. said cover and the upper rim portion of said unit having means coacting to hold the cover to the unit.

2. A garbage receptacle to be discarded with the contents, comprising a paper bottom and wall unit, provided with means for drainage at its bottom, and having the upper portions of its walls distended to form a relatively wide upwardly facing shoulder surrounded by an upstanding rim portion, and a paper cover in the form of a shallow pan with its wall flaring upwardly and adapted to contract within said rim portion and make forced frictional contact therewith when the cover abuts said shoulder, said cover having radiating reinforcin ribs.

3. A garbage receptacle to be discarded with the contents comprising a bottom and wall unit with its upper rim formed with a distended annular shoulder and a rim portion upstanding around said shoulder, and a shallow pan shaped cover, the walls of said unit and said cover being flared so that nested packages of units and nested packages of covers may be made, the walls of the cover being flared more than the upstanding rim portion of the unit, to contract within said rim portion with the bottom ofthe cover abuttin said shoulder.

4. A garbage receptacle to be discarded with its contents comprising a bottom and wall unit and a cover unit, each with upwardly flaring walls, the cover unit to be inserted in the rim portion of the bottom and wall unit for use, and

being more flaring than said rim portion, to contract therein for forced frictional retentive engagement, and said units, by their flaring shape, being adapted for nested packing.

5. A garbage receptacle to be discarded with its contents comprising a bottom and wall unit and a cover unit, said units being provided with connecting means substantially preventing passage of liquid or odors, and the walls of the bottom and wall unit and the cover each being continuous in structure to prevent said passage, and the bottom of the bottom and wall unit being provided with means to permit drainage from the receptacle.

6. A garbage receptacle to be discarded with its contents comprising a bottom and wall unit and'a cover unit, the bottom and wall-unit and the cover each being continuous in structure to prevent passage of liquids or odors, except at the bottom, which is provided with means to permit drainage from the receptacle, and said units being provided with contacting means to prevent said passage, so shaped as to allow easy relative positioning for their contact, said contact being sufficiently eifective to retain the cover unit in place unless the receptacle is inverted, and the receptacle being adapted, upon inversion, to be supported by manual engagement with the cover, whereby the connection of the units is maintained independent of the efiectiveness of said contact and, the drainage means being upward and the two units being otherwise continuous against passage of liquid, the receptacle with its contents is conveniently transported for final disposal in.

inverted position.

7. A garbage receptacle to be discarded with its contents, comprising a bottom andwall unit with means for drainage at its bottom, the upper portions of the walls being molded to form a relatively wide annular shoulder and an upstanding portion surrounding said shoulder, and a cover composed of molded paper pulp in the form of an integral shallow pan with its walls flaring upwardly, to be contracted within said upstanding rim portion when the bottom of the cover abuts said shoulder, for retention of the cover, said cover having molded integrally therewith radiating hollow reinforcing ribs.

8. A garbage receptacle to be discarded with the contents, comprising a paper bottom and wallunit having its walls provided with a cover retaining rim of continuous extent around their tops, with portions of its extent therearound sub-' stantially straight, and a paper cover to fit inside said rim, with arcuate edges to distend said substantially straight rim portions when fitted inside said rim, said cover having its complete contour of such shape relative to the shape of extent of said rim around said tops of the walls, that intimate contact of its edges with all portions of the inner side of the rim is effected under the pressure due to the resistance of said distended rim portions to said arcuate edges of the cover.

ROLAND E. HUNT. 

